Cytron Technologies UC00C User manual
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Index
1. Introduction 3
2. System Overview 5
3. Packing List 6
4. Board or Product Layout 7
5. Product Specification 9
5.1 6 ways header socket 9
6. Installation 10
6.1 Software Installation 10
7. Warranty 11
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Serial communication is most popular interface between devices and this applies to microcontroller
and computer. UART is one of those serial interfaces. Classically, most serial interface from
microcontroller to computer is done through serial port (DB9) or sometime is called RS232. However,
since computer serial port used RS232 protocol and microcontroller used TTL UART, a level shifter
is needed between this interface. Recently, serial port of computer have been phase out, it has been
replaced with USB. Of course most developer chooses USB to serial converter to obtain virtual serial
port. The level shifter is still necessary for UART interface. Thus, Cytron decided to develop a USB
to UART converter which offers USB plug and play, direct interface with microcontroller and it
provide low current 5V supply from USB port. This is User’s Manual for UC00C.
Traditional Method
(a) PC (Serial Port)
(b) PC (USB)
Using UC00C Method
The UC00C offers low cost, easy to use USB to UART converter.
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It has been designed with capabilities and features of:
●Develop low cost USB to UART converter.
●Easy to use USB to UART converter, aiming development between computer and
microcontroller, 3.3V or 5V logic.
●USB powered, no external source is required to use this converter
●5V from USB port is available for user.
●Configurable for 3.3V/5V UART interface.
●Compatible with Bootloader for Arduino board such as BBFuino, Boarduino, Arduino
Mini Pro, etc.
●Plug and Play, driver is needed for 1st time user only.
●Utilize USB Micro-B socket.
●Selectable Switch 5V and 3.3V.
●Dimension: 3.9cm x 2cm
NOTE: UC00C are compatible for Windows 7,8 and 10. It appears as Virtual COM port on
computer.
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2.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Cautions: “Vsel” and “5V” on UC00C is supply directly from USB of computer; it is
advised not to use this power source to power application circuit or device. Wrong
connection such as wrong polarity, wrong voltage, shorted might permanently damage
computer.
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3.0 PACKING LIST
Please check the parts and components according to the packing list. If there are any parts
missing, please contact us at [email protected] immediately.
1. 1 x UC00C
Optional accessories:
●USB Micro B Cable
●USB driver and User’s Manual should be downloaded from Cytron Website.
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4.0 BOARD OR PRODUCT LAYOUT
Label
Function
A
MicroB USB socket
B
Power LED
C
RX LED
D
Header socket, for Arduino board
E
TX LED
F
VCC selectable Switch
MicroB USB socket
MicroB USB port socket at “A” is for USB connection to PC desktop or laptop. Please
connect the MicroB USB cable to this socket.
Power LED
Green LED at “B” is used to indicate the main power supply of UC00A. It should ON once
USB connection from UC00A to computer or laptop is ready.
RX LED
LED at “C” is RX LED. This LED is to indicates the receive activity. It will only work if
UC00A is connected to PC or laptop through USB mini cable..
Header socket, for Arduino board
Header socket at “D” is reserved for loading program to Arduino Mini Pro, BBFuino, Fio and
others.
TX LED
LED at “E” is TX LED. This LED is to indicates the transmit activity. It will only work if
UC00A is connected to PC or laptop through USB mini cable.
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VCC selectable Switch
VCC at “F” is voltage option to determine the TTL level of UART interface pins. UC00C to
microcontroller. User may choose either 3.3V or 5V. If 5V is chosen, all the interface pins
which include TX, RX, DTR, CTS, RTS, DSR will be in 5V TTL logic. On the other hand, if
VCC at “F” is 3V3, all interface pin will be in 3.3V TTL logic.
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5.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
UC00C is designed to ease communication between microcontroller and PC. The
specifications are as listed below:
5.1 6 ways header socket
Label
Definition
Function
DTR
UC00C Data Terminal
Ready pin
In Arduino compatible board, this pin is use for
auto-reset.
RX
UC00C UART Receive
pin
This is UC00C receiver pin. It should be connected to
device’s transmitter pin.
TX
UC00C UART
Transmit pin
This is UC00C transmitter pin. It should be connected
to device’s receiver pin.
VCC
3.3V or 5V power
output from UC00C
Power output from UC00C to connect to
microcontroller. The optional power output is 3.3V or
5V. If 5V is selected at Vsel slide switch, this pin will
supply 5V to target device.
CTS
UC00C Clear To Send
pin
Hardware Hand-shacking pin.
GND
Ground or negative
Ground of power and signal. This pin should be
connected to device’s GND pin.
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6.0 INSTALLATION
6.1 Software Installation
UC00C used USB to UART chip and it require USB driver to be installed (1 time) on
computer.
Please download the respective driver for your computer or laptop:
●Windows Driver
●MAC OS Driver for OSX Mavericks (10.9), Yosemite (10.10) and El Capitan (10.11)
●MAC OS Driver for OSX Sierra (10.12)
●Linux normally pre-installed with the proper driver
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7.0 WARRANTY
●Product warranty is valid for 1 year.
●Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect.
●Damaged caused by misuse is not covered under warranty
●Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways.
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Cytron Technologies Sdn Bhd
www.cytron.io
No. 1, Lorong Industri Impian 1,
Taman Industri Impian,
14000 Bukit Mertajam,
Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: +604 - 548 0668
Fax: +604 - 548 0669
Email:
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